Part of the Gay New Orleans Guide — bars, events & things to do.
Thursday, September 3, 2026
French Quarter (Bourbon Street)
Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70116, United StatesNew Orleans' biggest LGBTQ+ celebration — five days of block parties, drag, pool parties, and a Grand Marshal-led parade through the French Quarter over Labor Day weekend, September 3–7, 2026. Draws 250,000+ to the Fruit Loop on Bourbon Street.
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Mon, Aug 24
8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Oz New Orleans, New Orleans
Lazy Susan Karaoke at Oz New Orleans in the French Quarter, New Orleans: a weekly Monday karaoke night hosted by a rotating cast of drag queens, 8:30PM.
WeeklyTue, Aug 25
8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Oz New Orleans, New Orleans
Open Talent Night at Oz New Orleans in the French Quarter, New Orleans: a weekly Tuesday open talent contest hosted by Debbie with a D, 8:30PM, first eight sign-ups perform.
WeeklyWed, Aug 26
8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Oz New Orleans, New Orleans
The Big Gay Game Show at Oz New Orleans in the French Quarter, New Orleans: a weekly Wednesday drag game show where the audience plays Lip Sync 4 Your Life and more against local drag stars, 8:30PM, with a rotating host and prizes.
WeeklyThu, Aug 27
8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Oz New Orleans, New Orleans
Queens and Queers of Comedy at Oz New Orleans in the French Quarter, New Orleans: a weekly Thursday LGBTQ comedy and drag show hosted by Laveau Contraire, 8:30PM.
WeeklyThu, Aug 27
11:30 PM - 1:30 AM
Oz New Orleans, New Orleans
The Oz Str!p Off at Oz New Orleans in the French Quarter, New Orleans: a weekly late-night Thursday strip contest with DJ Adam Joseph and a spotlight from the Ladies of Oz or Oz GoGos, sign-up 10PM, contest 11:30PM.
WeeklyFri, Aug 28
8 PM - 10 PM
Oz New Orleans, New Orleans
Freaky Fridays at Oz New Orleans in the French Quarter, New Orleans: a weekly Friday drag show hosted by Ivy Dripp and The Lady Munster with DJ Daniel Gray, doors 7:30, show at 8PM.
WeeklyLet people know you're going, see who else is attending, and share the event with friends.
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